Private Lessons
Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
May Classes
Introduction To Rigid Heddle Weaving
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WHEN: Sundays, May 18, 10:30 am - 2 pm
& June 8, 10:30 am - 1 pm INSTRUCTOR: Walter Fosdick FEE: $80 (+ $20 if renting a loom) Did you always wanted to learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom? Then this class is for you! You can bring your own loom to class or you can rent one from the shop. You will learn how to warp the loom, basic weaving techniques, hem stitching and other finishing methods. At the end of the class you will go home with a scarf. Materials Yarn: 2 skeins of each 200 yards of worsted weight yarn in a solid color (no dark color). You may use 2 different colors. The shop samples were made with Encore Worsted. Needles: paper, pencil 12" ruler, scissors, a phone to take pictures is helpful Loom: bring your own with an 8-dent reed or rent from the shop. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: This is a beginners class. |
Building In Color 2025 THIS CLASS IS FULL!
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WHEN: Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
May 21 June 11 July 2 & July 23 Aug. 13 Sept 3 & Sept 24( last class) INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $125 Now that you can do all the basic stitches, you are ready to complete a new blanket in 2-3 colors. Learn new techniques and create a 10 panel blanket with a knitted border in time for next year's gift giving or for yourself. It will dazzle others with your lovely blanket and new skills. Materials Booklet: Purchase the Building In Color book by Michelle Hunter. Yarn: Refer to the booklet for all specifics for this blanket. @936 yds. for each of 3 colors–a light, medium and dark in worsted weight yarn. Needles: Size US #6/24” circular or straight except for panel 2 requires a circular needle or DPNs. HOMEWORK: We will start together. You will need to purchase the booklet Building in Color by Michelle Hunter. It is available in our shop All materials should be gathered prior to class. SKILL LEVEL: Not suitable for beginners. |
June Classes
Needle Felted Landscape Fun
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WHEN: Sunday, June 1, 10:30 - 1
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy McCaffrey FEE: $40 + $10 material fee (paid to the teacher) Looking for nice weather inspiration and a fun class? Create this beautiful framed landscape by needle felting roving onto a flat wool sheet. By using the landscape as a guide you will learn how to apply roving to flat wool, layering to achieve density of color and texture and how to combine roving to obtain elements of shading. All equipment plus materials and the frame are included. Materials Fee $10. Includes, roving, use of needle felting tools and pad, frame. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed. |
Needle Felted Landscape
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WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 10 - 12:30
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy McCaffrey FEE: $40 + $10 material fee (paid to the teacher) Looking for nice weather inspiration and a fun class? Create this beautiful framed landscape by needle felting roving onto a flat wool sheet. By using the landscape as a guide you will learn how to apply roving to flat wool, layering to achieve density of color and texture and how to combine roving to obtain elements of shading. All equipment plus materials and the frame are included. Materials Fee $10. Includes, roving, use of needle felting tools and pad, frame. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed. |